We learned early on that if we help enough people, the money will come.

Contentment may be the most powerful Financial Principle. You can give more, avoid debt, and live better.

I'm a Christian. Years ago, I went broke, so I decided to run every part of my life according to the Bible. It sounds hokey, but it works. You run your marriage that way, and it works. It will work with business, too, and finances. Treat people like you want to be treated.

As you will it, so shall it be.

I would not pre-pay. I would invest instead and let the investments cover it.

Every person falls down at some point. Successful people choose to get back up!

Too many people try to do the new job, new spouse, new house, new car thing in 18 months. That's a good way to end up broke. We've got to resist the temptation to catch up with our parents in 18 months. Slow down. You have the rest of your life to play catch up. After all, it's just stuff.